Morning Buzz: Packers counting on developing edge rushers

Welcome to your Morning Buzz, rounding up news and views regarding the Green Bay Packers from around the web and here at PackersNews.com. Grab a strong cup of coffee, or brew some English breakfast tea if that’s your thing, and get caught up on everything you need to know about the Packers.

Reggie Gilbert didn’t watch the NFL draft last month, tempting as it must’ve been. His future hung in the balance, but Gilbert had some studying to do.

He’s trying to learn new Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine's playbook as quickly as possible. He hopes to be up to speed when organized team activities begin next week. So Gilbert’s TV stayed off during the last weekend of April, his apartment quiet as a library.

That’s not the approach of a player who expects another practice-squad spot this fall. No, Reggie Gilbert expects to play. He knew there was a good chance even before the Packers waited to draft an edge rusher until their 11th and final pick, surprising to most who follow the team.

That they barely bolstered their depth chart cleared Gilbert’s path. Perhaps no other player saw his status on the Packers’ roster upgraded more during the draft. Gilbert isn’t just on a collision course to crack the initial 53-man roster for the first time in his three seasons.

Even nearly 50 years after his passing, Lombardi still motivates people daily. There's no one else in Packers history I'd love to meet over Vince Lombardi. Thanks for everything, Vince. #GoPackGopic.twitter.com/IirjbkNZk6